In recent years, television has seen its fare share of cowboy-centric dramas.

Then, in 2023, theHallmark original series"Ride" premiered.

The show follows a family with generational rodeo traditions who are also in danger of losing their ranch.

Jake Foy at a Hallmark event for “Ride”

He admired aspects of the show from the characters themselves to their lifestyles.

“I think people miss getting together.

How this fits into the story was another aspect of “Ride” that appealed to Foy.

Jake Foy in “Ride”

Tuff McMurray is not simply reduced to just a queer character.

His character is not rooted in victimhood at all.

“[He] puts family, love and loyalty first.”

Cast of “Ride” posing

The process of getting into character also made working on “Ride” a valuable experience.

Hallmark sent the cast to a real ranch, where theactors on “Ride” trained for their roles.

From that standpoint, we couldn’t be more lucky.”